Craft and Sip Workshop: Introduction to Hand Building

Get crafty with clay in this hand building pottery workshop in Glasgow!


The Craft Pottery Studio
The Craft Pottery Studio
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2 hours Class size 10 to 16 guests       £40 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Meet Your Tutor and Get Inspired

Meet Your Tutor and Get Inspired

Start with a warm welcome from your experienced tutor, who will guide you through the session and share ideas to get your creativity flowing.


Learn Hand Building Techniques

Learn Hand Building Techniques

Be introduced to simple, hands-on ceramic techniques suitable for all skill levels—no experience needed.


Create Your Ceramic Pieces

Create Your Ceramic Pieces

Use stoneware clay to hand-build 1–2 personalised items, such as a mug, bowl, vase, candle holder, or figurine.


Choose Your Glaze Finish

Choose Your Glaze Finish

Select your preferred glaze to give your pieces their final colour and finish, giving them your unique touch.


Collect Your Finished Work

Collect Your Finished Work

Your creations will be professionally fired and ready to collect in 3–4 weeks—perfect for use or display at home.


Join us for a pottery class in Glasgow and create personalised ceramic pieces using hand-building techniques in a welcoming studio environment! This workshop can be tailored to your group’s size, goals, and preferences, making it ideal for away days, celebrations, or informal team socials.
No experience is needed. This is a relaxed, beginner-friendly session where you’ll be guided step by step while still having the freedom to explore your own ideas and designs.
What to expect:
  • Learn hand-building techniques with stoneware clay.
  • Create 1–2 small ceramic pieces of your choice.
  • Make items such as a mug, bowl, jug, vase, candle holder, butter dish, or figurine.
  • Receive step-by-step guidance from an experienced tutor.
  • Work in a welcoming and supportive studio environment.
  • Explore both functional and decorative ceramic making -- all food safe after firing!
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have created your own handmade ceramic pieces and gained a new appreciation for the process of hand-built pottery.
What you'll get
  • All materials, including clay, tools, and a clear glaze.
  • An apron.
  • Expert guidance from experienced tutors.
  • Firing of your completed pieces.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly, all skill levels are welcome! Ages 18+ only.
What to bring
  • BYOB!
  • We recommend trimming long nails, and wearing clothes that you don't mind getting a little grubby.
Suitable for

This class is great for a team building activity, birthday or hen do.

Location

The Craft Pottery Studio, 48-54 Washington St, Glasgow G3 8AZ

1st Floor unit 109, Axiom Arts Ltd

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The Craft Pottery Studio
The Craft Pottery Studio

Instagram followers 18k followers
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Welcome to The Craft Pottery Studio, an independent ceramics studio in central Glasgow established in 2021. Located on the first floor of a creative warehouse shared with artists and small businesses, our studio is a welcoming space to learn, create, and connect through clay.
Led by a resident team of experienced potters, we offer a range of pottery classes, workshops, courses, events, and studio rentals. Our tutors bring diverse ceramic backgrounds and share a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and meaningful learning. With an emphasis on skill, creativity, and craftsmanship, we make pottery accessible, enjoyable, and inspiring - teaching everything from traditional wheel throwing to modern hand-building techniques and glaze chemistry
Whether you’re a beginner or building on existing skills, you’ll find a supportive environment to explore your creativity and development. Our programme is regularly updated with new experiences.

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